2.  Senegal is politically and economically stable, government function on a democratic system. America see Senegal as a potential ally in a unstable region.  Relations between Senegal and France are close and multifaceted with frequent meetings between the political leaders of the two countries.  President Wade made his first visit outside Africa after his election by going to France on an official visit in June 2001.  Senegal is a Muslim country committed to fighting against terrorism.  First Published: 1960 Type of Work: Social criticism Time of Work: 1947-1948 Setting: Senegal

3.  Setting- Senegal, Union Building for Diara’s Trial  Main Idea- Tiemoko puts his plan of trialing Diara to action. He wants to make an example out of his to stop strike breakers  Plot- The trial takes place in the union building, Tiemoko was able to convince the Konate to put Diara to trial. Tiemoko got the idea from reading a white man’s book.  Analysis (what the author is trying to say)- The author is trying to show that not everyone is rejecting the “Whiteman's knowledge.” demonstrated through trial practiced by westerners to prove a point.

4.  Setting- Union Building  Main Idea- Women plays a crucial role helping Tiemoko prove his point and regulate the city  Plot- Tiemoko finds a hard time expressing his thoughts. He was then assisted by an elder lady, however it only brought fustration upon himself. Not due to his arrogance, but the traditional value that women are inferior. Also, Ad’jibid’ji challenge his grandmother and proves an interesting dynamic in the African culture. That no matter how mature Ad’jibid’ji is, the knowledge of the older are always of greater importance. A deviation had occurred.  Analysis (what the author is trying to say)- The author was trying to challenge the traditional value of their system.

5.  Setting- Street, courtyard, Crowd, Niakoro’s house  Main Idea- The soldiers and police resorts to force, also this chapter shows the impact of the strike through the train station. In addition, Niakoro died and her death was cause by the police.  Plot- The soldiers and women have confrontations. The women starts to patrol the streets and repercussions of the strike starts to kick in. Niakoro death’s augmented the striker’s will and continue to protect those that the white men wanted  Analysis (what the author is trying to say)- Again the author is trying to challenge the traditional role of women, and how the stronger takes advantage of the week. Although, there are regulations, the people who are responsible for them show no sign of sympathy or remorse for what they did. Specifically one quoted “pay her a sack of rice, and she will go to bed with you”.

6.  Page 102, paragraph 4 and 5  “Some militiamen, Granmother. They are looking for Fa keita”  Page 109 paragraph 1  “The battle between the women and the policemen in the courtyard of N’Diayene”

7.  Arrogance- Rejection of knowledge, in this case, it is in terms of culture. Refusing to change, refusing to acknowledge another culture even if its what they wanted.  Cultural Perseverance- Insisting on pertaining to their tradition value and practices. Believes that this is the right way to do.  A couple of character demonstrate this. How are they? What is their significance?

8.  Countenance - (Noun) appearance, especially the look or expression of the face; P.80 “…and like the sacred dancers of some parts of Central Africa he ‘buried his countenance in his soul”.  Renegades - (Noun) a person who deserts a party or cause for another; P.80 “ ‘I promise you,’ he said, ‘that we would take care of any renegades…”

9.  Emaciated - (Adj.) Marked by emaciation (abnormal thinness caused by lack of nutrition or by disease.); P.82 “… and emaciated dogs ran in and out of the crowds, growling angrily at everyone.”  Tormented - (verb) to afflict with great bodily or mental suffering; pain; P.85 “Tiemoko himself was tormented by his inability to explain this phrase which resounded so clearly in his ears…”

10.  Insistence - (noun) the act of insisting (to be emphatic, firm, or resolute on some matter of desire, demand, intention); P.97 “…but he had allowed himself to be swayed by Ad’jibid’ji’s artful insistence.  Constraint - (noun) limitation or restriction; P.103 “…prey to a disagreeable sense of constraint, almost of anguish.

11.  IS the author advocating the traditional value of Senegal or indirectly refuting it.  How did colonization have an effect on their culture and their life style.  Were they better off? Worse than before?  Why did many did not believe in strike, does it have a greater significance or its an selfish act?  Compare this to America during the industrial revolution. Did the immigrants face something similar, even though are have “promised rights”?